Summer...What Summer?

Around this time year people are always asking “Did you enjoy your summer?” And I have this urge to say “Summer, what Summer?” Oh yeah, it was that one week in June…I think I blinked sometime during that week, maybe took a nap...or two. Oh well, there’s always next year right? Right??

Anyways, Fall is setting in and we even have some leaves falling. This is my FAVORITE time of year. The air is cool and crisp, the leaves beautiful, and holidays are just around the corner. I sure do miss our family around this time. We’re halfway through out time here….so yup, homesickness is right on time. Must find ways to occupy myself for the next year and a half.

Well, for one, Hunter will starting kindergarten soon! We are homeschooling, so it’s not quite as exciting for him as it would be if he were actually going to school. I’m excited though! I’m using a wide range of curriculum instead of a one company box set. I’m sure it’s easier that way, but since when do I choose the easy route? Anyway, if anyone is interested the books I’m using just shoot me an email- I’ll be happy to share :)

Since Aaron was away for most of the “summer” in Germany we didn’t get to do any traveling, so we’re trying to make up for it now. Next week we’ll be heading to Wales for 5 days. It’s Aaron’s turn to plan our trip and I think he has the itinerary jammed, so I should have plenty of picture to share when we get back. I’m really looking forward to it! Something I didn’t know until recently is that the Welsh still fluently speak Gaelic. Even their road signs are written in the language. Can’t wait to hear it spoken!

And as always- the Ollis BnB and “tour guide” operation is open year around!!

Lots of love,
Candace

The Ollis' in Stonehenge

A few months ago in September we took a trip and stopped at Stonehenge. We had heard mixed comments about it so we weren't really sure what to expect. Many have said it's much smaller then they imagined.

The thing that surprised us both, that you can't see in this picture, is that there is a highway right next to the beautiful field that Stonehenge in on.

Although Stonehenge is fairly small, it's still a pretty amazing thing to see. It dates back something like 5000BC and the stones actually came from Wales. The fact that people were able to move stones that size, that far of a distance is impressive to say the least.

Some of the stones were less intact than I realized. Even though it was a windy, cold day the sky was clear and perfect for pictures!

A wall mural of the original structure in it's entirety.

Love that wind in the hair!

Just the two of us....

This was the B and B we stayed in that night, before heading to Bath the next day. This is a really, really old wind mill converted into a home and B and B. I'm sorry I can't remember it's age, or when it was converted! I do know it was abandoned in the sixties, so the renovation is fairly recent. It was a pretty cool place- the bed was round, Hunter had a little cot to sleep on, and the bathroom was great! There was a few steps up into it, and there was this nice jacuzzi! Breakfast the next morning was a little awkward though... there were two other older couples, so no other kids. We ordered pancakes to be on the safe side, but they were strange and had a weird apricot sauce....not our thing but it's fun to try something new.

So despite what others say, I definitely think Stonehenge is worth seeing! If you get the chance-take it! Or you can come visit us and we'll take you :)

~Candace